Targeted student support, evidence-informed professional learning and collaboration are driving exceptional 2026 NAPLAN results at St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary School – Randwick North. 

St Margaret Mary's recorded standout gains in the top achievement bands in 2026: 

  • Year 5 numeracy Exceeding tripled from 12% in 2024 to 36% in 2026, with all Year 5 students now proficient.  
  • Year 5 Grammar & Punctuation Exceeding rose 37 points (20%→57%) over the same period. 

Year 3 students in 2026 recorded higher rates of proficiency than Year 3 students in 2025 across key NAPLAN domains, led by a substantial 31.36% increase in Reading: 

  • Reading +31.36%  
  • Grammar & Punctuation: +15.31%  
  • Spelling: +11.48% 

Year 5 students in 2026 recorded 100% proficiency across all five NAPLAN domains, with higher rates of proficiency than Year 5 students in 2025 across every domain, including particularly strong increases in Numeracy and Reading: 

  • Reading +21.43%  
  • Numeracy: +14.29%  
  • Grammar & Punctuation: +21.43% 
  • Spelling: +28.57% 
  • Writing: +14.29% 

"These results reflect the strong culture of learning we've built at this school, grounded in high expectations, equity and a genuine belief that every student can thrive. We're proud that this success sits alongside our commitment to educating the whole child academically, socially and personally," said Kylie O'Donnell, Principal at St Margaret Mary's Randwick North. 

Success across Sydney Catholic Schools  

Kevin Carragher, Sydney Catholic Schools Director of Education and Research, said the system's results reflected a consistent, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning.  

"Our teachers are drawing on the science of learning through explicit instruction, clear modelling, regular review and carefully tailored support. These practices are helping students build strong foundations, deepen their understanding and grow in confidence across a range of learning areas," he said.  

"These figures represent thousands of individual students strengthening the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for future learning," Mr Carragher said.